MOVIE

The anti-CGI director – Christopher Nolan

It is no news that Christopher Nolan is a movie director renowned for his preference for practical effects over heavy CGI effects. So for Interstellar (2014), he needed a realistic setting for Cooper’s farm, where Matthew McConaughey’s character lived with his family and rather than relying on visual effects or renting an existing farm, Nolan and his production team decided to grow their own corn. Key Notables:
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The Versatile King, Tom Hardy clocks 48

Native to Hammersmith, London, the venomous title character, Eddie Brock and sigma Alphie Solomons was born today, 15th of September, 1977. Having studied and mastered the art of acting in the Drama Centre London, Tom Hardy made his first appearance in Ridley Scott’s “Black Hawk Down” in 2001. With an uncanny ability to forget himself in the heart of every role he takes on, Hardy has succeeded in carving himself a career out of a unique style of acting that almost seems effortless. I mean, how do you explain the transition from the emotional resolve he played in “Locke” to the raw violence that governed his character in movies like “Black Hawk Down” and “Havoc”. Doesn’t it bother you how man of tender terror as Alphie Solomons in “The Peaky Blinders” doubled as a Warrior of menacing realism in “The Dark Knight rises” and becomes the subject of terror in “Venom” Of course, nothing could have prepared nobody for him as Max Rockatansky in Mad Max: Fury Road then watch him bag a nomination for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in “The Revenant”.This is however not farfetched at all as he once admitted to the fact that his own characters frighten him too. With a rare gift to make his audience glue, hang and commit to his every word, action, and even silence, there’s really no better word to describe Tom Hardy’s screen presence than “magnetic”. Off-screen, Hardy’s dedication to charity work, particularly his support for veterans and children’s causes, reminds us that he’s more than just a performer, but also a man with a penchant to make meaningful difference. Today, fans worldwide are raising a toast to a man who refuses to be predictable, whose career is a masterclass in versatility. At 48, Tom Hardy shows no signs of slowing down, and we can only anticipate more unforgettable performances in the years to come.
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Meet Tomi Ojo – The Nollywood Princess

Kicking off her career in 2018 with Bovi’s YouTube series “Back to School” & rising to fame in the popular Nollywood series “Far from Home”, the 25- year old Nollywood talent also doubles as a commercial model. She has also premiered in Nollywood films and series including Love Like This, Leaked, Schooled, Ada Omo Daddy, Adire, Survivors, Sack Letter, Best Friends, The Crazy Wife, Now, Always and Forever, The Godmother, Mojisola, and Damage Done and having collaborated with top Nollywood stars such as Richard Mofe-Damijo, Bimbo Akintola, Funke Akindele, Mike Afolarin, Genoveva Umeh, and Olumide Oworu, to mention but a few, there’s no doubt about her unwavering stance in the Nigerian movie scene. Catch up with Tomi Ojo on Instagram
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Movie Fun Fact(Did You Know?)

That’s right! On today’s edition of Movie Fun Facts, we bring you to the extreme lengths that actors go to play their roles! When Heath Ledger was cast as the Joker in The Dark Knight (2008), he wanted to create a version that was completely unique — different from Jack Nicholson’s portrayal in Batman (1989). To do this, Ledger isolated himself in a London hotel room for about six weeks. He kept a diary, which he filled with disturbing notes, drawings, and phrases that reflected the Joker’s chaotic worldview. He experimented with voices, laughs, and facial expressions until he developed the Joker’s unsettling, high-pitched cackle and unhinged mannerisms. He studied villains, criminals, and even real-life psychopaths to capture the Joker’s unpredictability. Ledger even said the experience was mentally exhausting, but it paid off — his performance won him a posthumous Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, making the Joker one of the most iconic characters in film history.
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02 May 25

Meet Michael

Meet Michael BornMichael Bakari JordanFebruary 9, 1987 (age 38)Santa Ana, California, U.S.EducationNewark Arts High SchoolOccupationsActorproducerdirectorYears active1998–presentMichael Bakari Jordan born February 9, 1987) is an American actor, producer and director. He is best known for his film roles as shooting victim Oscar Grant in the drama Fruitvale Station (2013), boxer Adonis Creed in Creed (2015), and Erik Killmonger in Black Panther (2018), all of which were written and directed by Ryan Coogler.Jordan reprised his role of Creed in Creed II (2018) and Creed III (2023); the latter also marked his directorial debut.Jordan initially broke out in television, playing Wallace in the first season of the HBO crime drama series The Wire (2002). He starred in the ABC soap opera All My Children (2003–2006) and the NBC sports drama series Friday Night Lights (2009–2011). His other films include Chronicle (2012), That Awkward Moment (2014), Fantastic Four (2015), and Just Mercy (2019), in which he portrayed Bryan Stevenson. He has also starred in and produced the HBO film Fahrenheit 451 (2018), for which he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie.Jordan was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2020 and 2023.Also in 2020, he was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive,and The New York Times ranked him 15th on its list of the 25 greatest actors of the 21st century.Jordan is also a co-owner of English Premier League football club AFC Bournemouth.
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